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Scorpions Return to Romania with a Spectacular Anniversary Concert: “Coming Home” on September 11, 2025, at Romexpo
Legendary German band Scorpions is returning to Romania for an unmissable concert, part of their international anniversary tour “Coming Home”, celebrating 60 years of musical legacy. The event will take place on September 11, 2025, at Romexpo Bucharest.
Scorpions is one of the most influential and longest-standing hard rock and heavy metal bands in history, with over 100 million albums sold worldwide. The band was founded in 1965 in Hanover, Germany, by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, and alongside him, Klaus Meine (vocals) became the unmistakable voice of the group. Among their generation-defining hits are: Rock You Like a Hurricane, Wind of Change, Still Loving You, Send Me an Angel, and No One Like You.
The Bucharest concert is organized by Marcel Avram (East European Production) and DD East Entertainment, and is part of a series of anniversary events that also included a special residency in Las Vegas titled “Coming Home to Las Vegas – 60th Anniversary Residency” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a one-of-a-kind hometown show in Hanover, Germany alongside Judas Priest, and now – coming soon – to Romania!
Tickets for the Romanian concert will be available on Eventim.ro, and fans are encouraged to act fast – this promises to be one of the major rock moments of 2025!
Early Bird tickets have been released in limited numbers, with prices as follows:
- General Access – 302.5 lei
- Golden Circle – 385 lei
As the concert date approaches, ticket prices will increase to:
- General Access – 330 lei
- Golden Circle – 440 lei
- Front of Stage – 550 lei
About Scorpions: 60 Years of Hard Rock Legacy and Global Impact
Formed in 1965 in Hanover, Germany, by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, Scorpions evolved from their Merseybeat influences into one of the world’s most iconic hard rock and heavy metal bands. The addition of vocalist Klaus Meine and Rudolf’s younger brother, Michael Schenker, as lead guitarist in 1970 defined the band’s early identity. Their debut album, Lonesome Crow (1972), marked the beginning of a legendary career.
After Michael Schenker’s departure to join UFO, Scorpions merged with members of the band Dawn Road, including guitarist Uli Jon Roth and bassist Francis Buchholz. Although most members were from Dawn Road, they kept the Scorpions name due to its established reputation. This lineup released Fly to the Rainbow (1974), followed by In Trance (1975), marking the start of their collaboration with producer Dieter Dierks and the development of their signature heavier sound.
The late 1970s brought critically acclaimed albums such as Virgin Killer (1976) and Taken by Force (1977), which grew the band’s popularity—though not without controversy due to bold cover art. After Roth’s departure, Matthias Jabs joined, and Lovedrive (1979) cemented the band’s winning formula: high-energy hard rock songs blended with melodic ballads.
The 1980s were the band’s commercial peak. Albums like Animal Magnetism (1980), Blackout (1982), and Love at First Sting (1984)—featuring global hits like Rock You Like a Hurricane and Still Loving You—propelled Scorpions to the top of the international charts. The live album World Wide Live (1985) captured their explosive stage energy. The band also became a cultural symbol, playing iconic shows such as the Moscow Music Peace Festival in 1989, gaining legions of fans beyond the Iron Curtain.
In 1990, the album Crazy World featured the global anthem Wind of Change, inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall, positioning Scorpions as both witnesses and messengers of global change. Through the 1990s and early 2000s, the band explored new directions—such as Eye II Eye (1999) and the symphonic collaboration Moment of Glory (2000)—while staying true to their roots with powerful albums like Unbreakable (2004) and Humanity: Hour I (2007).
Though they announced a farewell tour with Sting in the Tail (2010), Scorpions continued to tour and release music, including Return to Forever (2015) and Rock Believer (2022).
Recognized as one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, with over 100 million records sold, Scorpions have influenced generations of artists—from Metallica to Guns N’ Roses. With honors such as a star on the Hollywood RockWalk and induction into the Hall of Heavy Metal History, Scorpions remain true global ambassadors of rock.
